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April 6, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China club drops cover for tankers with Iranian oil
    KEY ship insurer the China P&I Club will halt indemnity coverage for tankers carrying Iranian oil from July amid tightening Western sanctions against Opec's second largest producer, two club officials told Reuters yesterday.
  • Maritime NZ charges grounded ship's owners for causing pollution
    NEW Zealand shipping authorities said yesterday they had filed pollution-related charges against the owners of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that grounded on a reef off New Zealand's North Island six months ago.
  • Capesize iron-ore charter rates rise another 3.5%
    HIRE costs for Capesize ships, the largest carriers of iron ore, rose for a seventh session on bookings of the vessels to haul the steelmaking raw material to China from leading global exporter Australia.
  • APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30%
  • Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses
  • Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US
  • Baltic index takes a tumble

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to increase Asia-to-Europe freight rate US$450/TEU from May
  • APL to raise rates US$450/TEU on Asia to Europe routes from May
  • OOCL signs 40-year lease with Long Beach for Middle Harbour terminal
  • Italy fines major lines' in-house agents US$5.3 million for price fixing
  • Commerzbank faces difficulty as shipowners unable to service debt
  • Sharjah's Khorfakkan terminal docks its biggest ship, a 14,074-TEUer
  • Hunan Yangtze-Pearl loop launched with cargo of 28 TEU of fireworks
  • Sino-US talks in May to mull easing American high-tech export bans
  • Zim receives US$50 million from Israel Corp as second part of aid
  • Port Nehru container volume up 1.5 per cent to 4.27 million TEU
  • Agility 2011 profit up 8pc to US$91.1 million on 5pc less revenue
  • CEVA renews contract with Renault in Brazil for export to France, elsewhere
  • Failing shipping lines run to US bankruptcy courts to keep functioning
  • ACE Winches exports Scotland's heaviest air cargo on an Antonov 225
  • Lufthansa Cargo now mulls dumping freighters as night-flight ban is upheld
  • Etihad cargo unit revenue up 12.2pc, plans to build capacity in 2013-14

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port
  • Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12
  • JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12
  • MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme
  • Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters
  • VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position
  • Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port
  • Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt
  • Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds
  • Exports grow at three-month low in February
  • Long dry spell to hamper tea output
  • RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept.
  • MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • ECS Group acquires stake in new West African cargo airline
    The network general sales and service agency ECS Group, headquartered in Paris, has taken a controlling interest in Niger Air Cargo, a ...
  • Favourable start for Contargo's Basel multimodal express
    The container logistics specialist Contargo has said that its Basel multimodal express service has had a favourable first year. Around 13,500 teu have been hauled by the first tri...
  • Daimler celebrates 70th anniversary of Freightliner truck
    Daimler North America is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Freightliner medium and heavy-duty truck brand. Since its beginnings in 1942, Freightliner has developed into one ...
  • Store-Ship adopts parent company name of Broekman
    The company Store-Ship has operated under the new name of Broekman Logistics Europoort since 1 April. This step aims to consolidate the company's position as an integral part of t...
  • Unifeeder adds call at Kalundborg container terminal
    Unifeeder, a leading provider of container transport services and short sea shipping solutions in northern Europe, is set to serve the Kalundborg container terminal on the west co...
  • IDS names winners of quality ranking scheme
    The general cargo alliance IDS has announced that the forwarding company Gras Spedition, based in Neuwied (Germany), took first place in its quality ranking programme. Krage &...
  • Singapore supports air cargo sector
    The Changi Airport Group (CAG) has put in place a SGD 15 million (EUR 9 million) cargo support package under the Changi airport growth initiative, to support the air cargo sector ...
  • SBS Worldwide appoints Ian Hunt as new manager
    Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Ian Hunt to the new role of business development manager of sales for the Northeast of the UK. He will be based at SBS ...
  • BDP expanding in Asia
    BDP International has opened another global service centre in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia). The US global logistics and transportation firm opened its first centre in Kuala Lumpur in ...
  • SNCF Geodis and Hupac sign strategic cooperation agreement
    Hupac, a Swiss intermodal transport operator, and SNCF Geodis, the fourth-largest global transport and logistics operator, are joining forces to expand their combined transport ne...
  • Asstra new BVL member in Germany
    The international transport and logistics service provider Asstra Associated Traffic recently became a member of the German Logistics Association (Bundesvereinigung für Logistik B...
  • HHLA: above average growth in 2011
    The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) reported above-average growth rates in its core markets in business year 2011, and was thereby able to subst...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Poitras named President of Electric Boat as Casey moves up
  • New Zealand brings charges against Costamare subsidiary in Rena...
  • Viking River to switch ocean cruise ship order to...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Port of Bellingham executive director resigns during commission meeting
  • Schnitzer Steel reports second fiscal quarter numbers
  • DOT burried in applications for 2012 TIGER grants
  • Mechanical woes force WSF to reduce power on aging ferries
  • Diana Shipping inks time charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Supramax rates plummet after owner offers $4,000 per day discount
    Resulting rush by rival shipowners to fix before a further fall compounds price drop
  • Aquasition Corp plans $50m offering
    New blank cheque vehicle launched by Greek shipping names
  • South America demand keeps MR tanker market alive
    Argentina and Brazil take cargoes as transatlantic trade declines
  • Box lines make rate increases stick
    Index shows that shippers accept price hikes
  • Diana agrees one-year charter for panamax purchase
    Melia fixed to STX Pan Ocean
  • NewLead returns bulk quartet to Lemissoler
    Agreement to wind up ill-fated 2010 leaseback is subject to finalisation
  • Evergreen set to trump rivals with 14,000 teu boxship deal
    Chartered tonnage will burn 25% less fuel
  • Iran sanctions cut Asian P&I cover
    China P&I Club seeks IG membership
  • Twin cruiseship cancellation a new blow for STX France
    Staff already working reduced hours
  • Pipeline blast hits Mediterranean aframax market
    Market loses 500,000 barrels per day
  • UK government advisers urge international regime on CO2
    But Committee on Climate Change says British ships' emissions should be part of national reduction targets
  • Seafarers missing after ship sinks in East China Sea
    Cargoship en route from Papua New Guinea goes missing after storm
  • Shipowners must do more to prevent engineroom fires
    Adhering to Solas amendments 'has slipped', Gard says
  • China's accidents surge as owners slash safety spending
    Shipping sources blame poor market conditions
  • Sembcorp Marine lands rig contract for Gulf Drilling
    High-spec rig to be deployed in Qatar
  • New Zealand charges Rena owner
    Maritime agency to prosecute Daina Shipping over oil spill

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Oil spilled off Japan
    LARGE amounts of oil are being detected off southern Japan, which coastguards believe to be from a missing Hong Kong-registered general cargo ship
  • New 'blank cheque' filed
    NEWLY formed Aquasition Corp is plotting a 'blank cheque' IPO targeting maritime acquisitions and a NASDAQ listing
  • Subscriber notice
    THERE will be no news bulletins on 6 or 9 April because of the UK holiday weekend
  • Duelling directors face off at Russian yard
    RUSSIA'S Northern Shipyard now has dueling directors
  • Transocean, Chevron again sued in Brazil
    A SECOND pollution lawsuit has been filed in Brazil against the rig operator Transocean and Chevron, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • China P&I pulls plug on crude from Iran
    CHINA P&I Club has decided to halt indemnity cover for tankers carrying Iranian oil, as of July, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Viking-STX cruise talks fail
    STX FRANCE said today Viking River Cruises has decided to withdraw from talks about two cruise ships
  • Fire on Haiti ro-ro kills 1
    ONE PERSON has been killed and another injured when a ro-pax caught fire in the Haitian port of Miragoane, Haiti Press Network reported
  • BC plans big export spending
    BRITISH Columbia Premier Christy Clark has unveiled a C$700M ($701.45) investment scheme for building export infrastructure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • US Rail Traffic Mixed for Week
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending March 31 rose 3.6 percent year-over-year and 4.5 percent from the previous...
  • Truck Drivers on Payroll Rise 2.9 Percent
    The number of heavy truck or tractor-trailer drivers employed increased last year for the first time since 2008, according to...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Sets Peak-Season Surcharge to India
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a peak-season surcharge on eastbound trades from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the Indian subcontinent. ...
  • YRC Worldwide Reviewing Bids for Terminals
    YRC Worldwide received "multiple bids" for more than 60 facilities put up for sale via a sealed-bid auction and is...
  • TIGER Grant Demand Outpaces Supply 20-to-1
    The $10.2 billion in requested Department of Transportation TIGER grants exceeded supply by a factor of more than 20, the...
  • S&P: Lack of US Infrastructure Plan Could Spur Credit Crisis
    Standard & Poor's said the U.S. government's inability to provide long-term infrastructure and transportation funding could create another credit crisis....
  • Salvaging a Damage Claim
    Q: A motor carrier damaged a 1,000-pound box of our product, a polymer. I filed a claim for $13,870, and...
  • Trucking Flashes Warning Lights
    Are trucking companies losing confidence in the economic recovery and slowing plans to replenish or expand their freight capacity? ...
  • Asia-Europe Freight Rates Jump 28 Percent
    Spot freight rates in the Asia-Europe trade jumped 28 percent this week as the general rate increases imposed by carriers...
  • China's Purchasing Managers' Index Jumps to 53.1
    China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to its highest level in a year in March. Boosted by an...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo to Add Service Into Bangladesh
    Saudi Airlines Cargo will continue its expansion into developing markets later this month by boosting capacity into Bangladesh. A...
  • Hutchison Port Holdings' Profit Jumps 14 Percent
    Hutchison Whampoa's ports division boosted profits by 14 percent last year despite flat volume growth across its global terminal network....
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Weigh Investment in Frankfurt Airport
    Lufthansa Cargo will make a final decision on investment at Frankfurt airport this summer after a court upheld a night...
  • INTTRA to Provide E-Commerce to WCA Family
    INTTRA will provide ocean shipping planning, management and optimization services to the freight forwarding group WCA Family under a strategic...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Last chance to have your say: join the North America sentiment panel
    Containerisation International's second North America survey has launched and is looking for more shippers and freight forwarders in this area to join the panel, ...
  • Samskip gains AEO certification
    Netherlands-based multimodal logistics operator Samskip has been certified AEO compliant by the Dutch customs, thus affording its clients priority treatment on ...
  • APL charts 30% emissions cut by 2015
    Singapore-headquartered NOL's container arm APL said that it is 'on course to reduce a key carbon exhaust measure' by 30% from its global shipping operations in ...
  • ZIM takes steps to improve its Asia-Black Sea offering
    Haifa-based ZIM Line has announced a significant expansion of its involvement in the Asia-Black Sea liner market with extra sailings, additional ports of call and ...
  • LSCT geared up for bigger ships
    Contship Italia has added new equipment and modernised and upgraded existing cranes at its La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) as it prepares for a future in which ...
  • Euro crisis returns to haunt carriers
    Anxious to push on with a raft of GRIs, ocean carriers will be watching in dismay at the storm clouds once again hovering over their key European markets. The liners ...
  • Rena's owners charged

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • Sonangol standoff continues
    Credit Suisse sees hope on the horizon for Tidewater as negotiations over the future of Angolan offshore venture roll on.
  • ORIG paves path for payout
    George Economou-backed drilling group poised to pay dividend after banks overhaul restrictive loan provisions.
  • Diana fixes out new addition
    New York-listed bulker owner ties up time charter for panamax acquired during $78m spending spree.
  • NEWL parts with dry quartet
    Cash-strapped operator turns in keys to three capes and a panamax six years early after striking preliminary redelivery pact.
  • Bondholders take to the street
    Direct action in Torre del Greco, why bankruptcy isn't for the pennyless and a master driven to defend his crew.
  • Cosco Corp faces tough 2012
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder says cost control and diversification key to turnaround.
  • Leo Polemis branches out
    Well connected blank cheque shipping venture aims to raise $50m by way of US IPO for ill-defined shopping trip.
  • Tusla blast kills two
    Explosion on board platform supply vessel newbuilding at Turkish yard claims two workers' lives.
  • Skov steps up with new order
    Former Torm boss' new venture is lining up a three-ship deal at GSI while his old employer fights for its future.
  • Courage sheds another
    Hong Kong and Singapore-listed bulk carrier owner sells panamax for $5m.
  • Arbitration win for Frontline
    Court makes key ruling in marathon legal battle over a collision 12 years ago between a suezmax tanker and a jetty at a Sicilian refinery.
  • Case packs smaller bonus
    Clarksons chief's pay dropped in 2011, but his total package is still almost four times better than present capesize spot rates.
  • Tomorrow's news today
    TradeWinds' readers desperate for a look at this Friday's edition can see it in electronic form right now.
  • Viking River guns STX order
    Potential three-ship order from Torstein Hagen-led owner disappears as loan proves hard to come by.
  • Hellenic Sky sold off
    Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner sells eighteen-year-old panamax bulker to unnamed buyers.
  • Owner faces fine over Rena
    Costamare faces $500,000 hit from containership casualty off New Zealand.
  • Traf aids Colombian exports
    Top commodities trader is investing $27m to improve transportation of commodities along Magdalena River.
  • Gulf orders at SembCorp
    Pace of offshore ordering begins to pick up as Singapore yard wins jack-up rig deal from Middle East driller.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • ComPair Data shows little capacity squeeze in 1Q
  • INTTRA forms alliance with WCA Family of Logistic Networks
  • Supply chain vendors slow to use social media
  • Power Freight is now Javelin Logistics
  • RedStone Logistics offers transportation diagnostic
  • Avnet targets aftermarket supply chain
  • Master Line improves Venezuela and Colombia link
  • Sondey to chair lessor group
  • Whale avoidance? There's an app for that
  • Rena owner charged in New Zealand Court

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2012
  • UK urged to target shipping emissions by end of 2012
    'If we don't include these sectors, that would in effect be a lowering of the UK's carbon targets,' says David Kennedy.
  • Prices drop across the board
    High demand reported in Piraeus.
  • Hong Kong 'fully determined' to tighten sulphur standards
    Pressure growing to target shipping emissions as part of efforts to tackle air pollution in the region.
  • Prices mixed in Fujairah
    Average demand and good avails in Suez.
  • VT Group acquires seagoing tanker
    Vessel to be deployed in NWE region will be used mostly for bunkering, company tells Bunkerworld.
  • Founder of leading UK supplier steps down
    Paul Henty looks back at firm's history and thanks WFS for investment 'and the freedom to continue making Henty the success it is today.'
  • Grounded cargo ship leaks MGO in North Wales
    Environmental damage from the MGO leak expected to be 'minimal', says MCA spokeswoman.
  • S&P 'could consider a downgrade' of Hapag-Lloyd
    Persistent overcapacity and rising bunker fuel prices 'pose a significant risk' to base-case assumptions, says ratings agency.
  • Daina Shipping charged for Rena grounding
    The charge on the Greek shipowner relates to 'discharge of harmful substances' from the ship.
  • Bunker prices largely down at major Asian ports
    Healthy supplies of marine fuels at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Panama bunkering sector prepares for canal's expansion
    Panama needs to work on operational efficiency and offer competitively-priced bunkers, says market player.
  • Crew of arrested bulk carrier sues employer
    Sakhalin arrested for unpaid bunkers in Hong Kong in January.
  • VLCC owners 'most likely' to gain from higher bunker prices
    Shipbroker observes a declining trend in speed of crude carriers in line with high bunker prices, lower utilisation rate.
  • Indian refiner to stop fuel oil exports 'as early as May'
    Essar expected to stop exports when delayed coker unit in Vadinar becomes operational.
  • Singapore to adopt ISO 8217:2010 spec from July 2012
    All bunker suppliers required to comply with ISO 8217:2010 bunker specs, unless otherwise agreed by the buyer, says MPA.
  • Torm reaches 'conditional agreement' with investor groups
    Banks and time charter partners expected to take a 'significant equity stake' in the company if the agreements are finalised.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
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SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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